In My English Country Garden

The English have always been keen gardeners and nothing demonstrates this better than a traditional English country garden. So what makes a garden a true English country garden? Simply put, it offers the perfect balance of whimsical and casual elegance. It boasts glorious jumbles of flowers, shrubs, climbing vines and meandering pathways leading you through this horticultural delight. 

Like most English country gardens, mine is a constant work in progress. I have numerous varieties of annuals and perennials to create seasonal blooms of color. Some of the plants you will find here are varieties of Cosmos, Penstemons, salvias, hollyhocks, climbing roses and California jelly bean poppies.  I’m constantly re-planting, relocating and regrouping plant varieties to create areas of saturated color, height variables and textural compliments. The goal is that every vantage point surrounding my garden room creates a vibrant and pleasing sensation for all the senses.

My most recent oil paintings, “Hollyhocks” (featured above) and “Dragonfly by the Shed” were inspired by some of the beautiful flowers growing in and around my garden. These paintings are featured on my website. Click here to view.

I also have several plants for sale which are available for purchase during the annual Hampshire and Berkshire Open Studios Art Shows, held in Ecchinswell where I also feature my original artworks for sale. 

I look forward to seeing you!